Immunity Introduction When it comes to the immune system, two words that are most important are antigens and antibodies. To put it simply, antigens are any foreign bodies or toxins that initiate an immune response in the body. Antibodies are proteins produced by the body to fight against these antigens. Let us just assume our body’s immune system and its response as an interesting drama that plays as long as we live. Now, certainly, it should have some main characters without which the drama never unfolds. White blood cells (WBC) , also known as leukocytes are the key factors or main characters that help build and maintain a strong immune system in our body. They circulate through the blood vessels and lymphatic vessels and do a constant patrol every time so that our body is always ready to fight any foreign body. WBCs are mainly 2 types: Phagocytes Lymphocytes Phagocytes As the name suggests, these cells engulf and absorb the pathogens, just like that! Remember the terms Neutrophils
Studies say that over half of the female population of India suffers from anemia . This condition is caused by the lack of oxygen flow in the body, which further causes: Fatigue Headache Fast heart rate Shortness of breath Hair loss The root cause of anemia What causes lack of oxygen flow in the body? Here is what experts say: 1. Lack of hemoglobin : Haemoglobin is the oxygen carrier in the red blood cells (RBCs) of the body. When sufficient hemoglobin is not produced, the size of the RBCs diminish, causing an inadequate flow of oxygen. Insufficient production of haemoglobin is caused by iron deficiency. 2. Over-sized RBCs: Over-sized RBCs are caused by the deficiency of either folic acid or vitamin B12 . When RBCs become over-sized, they cannot pass through blood vessels, obstructing the flow of oxygen. Clearly, anemia is caused by certain nutrient deficiencies. But, what causes these deficiencies? The root cause of the cause: Understanding anemia through Ayurveda According to A